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Oak Harbor begins comprehensive-plan amendment to meet state growth targets; city allocated 16% of county growth

5881803 · September 22, 2025
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Summary

The mayor said Oak Harbor and its urban growth area were allocated more than 16% of Island County’s projected growth over 20 years under state requirements; the city is amending its comprehensive plan to add climate and resiliency elements and expects completion by June 2026.

Oak Harbor officials said the city is preparing a major amendment to its comprehensive plan to comply with the Washington State Growth Management Act and to reflect assigned population growth over the next 20 years.

Why this matters: the comprehensive plan guides land use, housing and infrastructure decisions; city staff said Oak…

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